Lexington, KY — The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has updated the Model Rules.

In the newest version of the Model Rules, Version 12.1.2, a typo was corrected as follows:

1. Typo correction in ARCI-004-024 Pari-Mutuel Wagering K (10) — May offer show quinella wagering on all contests with four (4) three (3) or more betting interests.

There were other recent changes, made in version 12.1.1, which are:
  1. Typo correction in ARCI-007-025 Operations, Subsection A which listed a 45 hour restriction on substances.  It was corrected to 48 hours.
  2. Correction of several spelling errors.
The specific rules that were added or modified in version 12.1 (June 2023 update) are as follows:
  • 007-025 OPERATIONS; Subsection A. Security – changed Restricted Administration Time from 24 hours to 48 hours with list of exceptions.
  • 007-025 OPERATIONS; Added Subsection J – Biosecurity Protocols (Flat Racing) Protocols provided in Appendix A
  • 011-015 PROHIBITED PRACTICES – changed Restricted Administration Time from 24 hours to 48 hours.
  • 011-023 TESTING; Added Subsection G – Results Management Reporting – Reporting requirements for ADMC results on annual basis
  • 021-025 OPERATIONS; Added Subsection G – Biosecurity Protocols (Harness Racing) Protocols provided in Appendix A
  • 024-035 RACING RULES; Added Subsection O – No Contest Rule – provides guidance for Judges for consideration of declare a heat or race a “no contest”
  • Added Appendix A – Biosecurity Protocols from AAEP which are referenced in 007-025 J and 021-025 G.

Download Model Rules Version 12.1.2

For more information on the Model Rules and about ARCI, please visit www.arci.com.